Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at King’s College London

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at King’s College London: Overview

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme offers fully funded master’s study opportunities at King’s College London for students from eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The scheme supports academically strong individuals who cannot afford to study in the UK, with a focus on health-related fields such as mental health, psychology, and palliative care.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country and permanently resident there.

• Be ready to start studies in the UK by September 2026.

• Hold at least a 2:1 degree, or a 2:2 plus a relevant postgraduate qualification.

• Not have studied or worked in a high-income country for more than one academic year.

• Be unable to finance a UK study without the scholarship.

• Meet King’s entry requirements and be fluent in English.

• Commit to returning to their home country after completing the programme.

Eligible Programmes at King’s:

• MSc Mental Health Studies

• MSc Health Psychology

• MSc Palliative Care

• MRes Clinical Research

Note: Part-time and distance learning are not eligible.

Benefits

• Full tuition fees

• Return airfare

• Monthly living stipend

• Warm clothing allowance

• Thesis and study travel grants

• TB test contribution

• Child allowance for eligible single parents

Programme Components

• Full-time one-year master’s study at King’s College London

• Academic support through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

• Development-focused study aligned with improving healthcare and community wellbeing in home countries

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit two applications:

1. CSC Online Application

• Deadline: 09 December 2025 (16:00 GMT)

2. King’s College London Admissions Application

• Deadline: 12 January 2026

• Add “CSSS2026” in the funding section

• Apply only to one of the approved master’s programmes

Application Fee Waiver:

• Submit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme Application Fee Waiver Form by 02 January 2026.

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Strength and clarity of the study plan

• Potential development impact in the applicant’s home country

Applicants nominated by King’s will receive final confirmation from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission by July 2026.

Important Dates

• CSC Application Deadline: 09 December 2025

• Fee Waiver Request Deadline: 02 January 2026

• King’s Application Deadline: 12 January 2026

• King’s Nomination to CSC: By 10 March 2026

• Final Decision: By July 2026

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at King’s College London